Kelli Root, MSW

Kelli Root is an Acting Assistant Director for DCBS’ Division of Protection & Permanency, with oversite of the Out-of-Home Care Branch, Adoptions Branch, Transitional Services Branch, and PCP/PCC liaisons. In her role, she has provided oversite to the implementation of the Qualified Residential Treatment Program provision of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). She has worked for DBCS for 17 years and has held positions as both a frontline worker and supervisor, and as a central office specialist and branch manager. Kelli earned a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, and a Bachelor of Art in Social Work from the University of Kentucky.